Podiatry – frequently asked questions

Most patients will be offered a telephone consultation initially with one of our registered podiatrists. At this appointment we will discuss your podiatric problems, your medical and social history and discuss the treatment options available. You may be asked to email photographs prior to the phone call to help the podiatrist give the best advice.

Please bring a list of your current medication. It may be also useful to bring regular footwear such as work shoes/boots and slippers for assessment.

This is dependent on your podiatric needs.

The service is commissioned to see patients who are classed as being moderate to high risk of developing a foot complication. If you are classified as being low risk of developing foot complications the annual diabetic foot check will be carried out at your GP surgery and a referral can be made for assessment with our team should there, be a problem.

The trust has close links with Brighton University and our service offers regular placements to the students. If you are seen by a student they will introduce themselves as a student and will be supervised by a registered podiatrist.

We offer a limited number of home visits if a patient is completely housebound. You will be assessed to see if you meet the criteria.

The service will text you your appointment details the working day before the appointment. Letters may also be sent in advance. Please help us by informing the podiatry team to any changes in your personal information.

Preventative measures include wearing properly fitting shoes, maintaining good foot hygiene, drying your feet after bathing and cutting toenails correctly.